Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
William T. Edwards
Nov 20, 2013
Age 88. Proud WWII Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Virginia; loving dad of Maureen (Norb) Bialachowski, Mark (Margaret) and Marcia (Jim) Mallerdino; cherished grandpa of Jeff (Sara), Karen (Rob), Julia, Joe, Alyssa and Dan; proud great-grandpa of Stephanie, Cole, Reed and Kirsten; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday from 3:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at...
John Podlesny
Nov 12, 2013
John Podlesny, age 79, dearly loved by his wife of 53 years, Rose (nee Szczesny); son of the late John and Valerie "Clara" (nee Gorak); adoring father of Laura; cherished grandfather of Abel and Ariel Bastida. John passed away November 12, 2013. A native of Chicago, he attended Lane Tech High School and served with the U.S. Army during the...
Frank Czapla
Nov 11, 2013
Frank Czapla, At Rest November 11, 2013 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease, Age 85; Frank is a proud US Army, Korean War, Veteran; beloved husband of 58 years to Elaine; loving father of Gary and Mark; beloved brother of Josephine (the late Frank) Zaloudek; brother-in-law of Donald Krzyzak, Jerry (Espie) Krzyzak and Janice (A.J.) Bednarz-Vergara; dear uncle of...
Marion V. Jencius
Oct 31, 2013
Marion Jencius, 93, of Chicago died on Thursday, October 31, 2013, in Presence-Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 PM Thursday evening at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins, Chicago, IL. Funeral services will at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 8, 2013 at Central Baptist Village, 4747 N. Canfield, Norridge, IL with visitation at...
Linda M. Schranz
Oct 27, 2013
Linda Marie Schranz, nee White; Born February 15, 1943, At Rest October 27, 2013. Memorial Visitation, Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 12 to 2 p.m. Memorial Service at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital would be appreciated. For information, please call Kolbus-May Funeral Home at 773-774-3232
George Mosarski
Oct 26, 2013
George Mosarski, age 89, beloved husband of Eugenia; loving father of Ursula, Elizabeth (Derek) Berman and John (Deborah). He will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Tuesday from 4 to 9 pm, Wednesday funeral service , 11 am at Kolbus John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave , Chicago. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For more info 773-774-3232
Peter G Rizzuto
Oct 26, 2013
Peter G. Rizzuto, age 76, beloved husband of Diane nee Wardzinski; loving father of Richard (Julie), Peter Jr. (Jodi), Karen (Ken) Skwierczynski, Sharon Crowley; cherished grandfather of Richard , Joseph, George, Veronica, Autumn Crowley and Brendan Crowley. Peter was the love of Diane's life. He was the best husband, father and grandpa anyone could ever have. His love, spirit and...
Beverly J. Schneider
Oct 24, 2013
Schneider, Beverly J., Loving sister of Nancy(Larry)Summers. Cherished aunt of Michael, Jeff, Cheri, Robert, and Robin. Great aunt of Many. Memorial Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday evening, 6:00 p.m. at Kolbus John V. May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins, Chicago. Interment Private. Leader of Girl Scouts of America. 773/774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com
Geraldine Leverenz
Oct 21, 2013
Geraldine Leverenz nee Miller Age 80; beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Mary (William) Dale, John, Mark (Norma), Robert (Judy) and Kenneth C.F.D. (Tracy); cherished grandmother of Scott (Geana), Christopher, Jeremy, Justin, Ashley, J.D., Amanda and Sean; step-grandmother of Cathleen, William, Christen and Wilfredo; great-grandmother of Kaydence; dear sister of Marilyn (the late Wally) Klopp, Joanne Sambrooks,...
Marion D. Piotrowski
Oct 19, 2013
Piotrowski, Marion D., Loving wife of the late Henry "Hank." Devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Estelle Divicino. Dear sister in law of Bernadette. Cherished cousin and aunt. She had many, many friends. Devoted lifelong friend to Pete. Visitation Wednesday 8:30 a.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home until time of Prayers,10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Monica Church 10:30...
Ausilio Barsi
Oct 14, 2013
Ausilio Barsi; Born July 5, 1931 in Pariana, Italy; At Rest October 14, 2013; Beloved husband of the late Rosalie F. Barsi; loving father of Ralph Giuliani and Palmira (David) Zinkus; cherished grandfather of Julia, David and Angela; dear brother of the late Eli (Eni) Barsi; loving uncle of the late Adorno Barsi; great-uncle of Eli and Eni Barsi. Visitation...
Ruth Lilligren
Oct 13, 2013
Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Marjorie(Joseph)Kasky, Susanne(Mark)Wegner, and the late Charles; dear grandmother of Eric(Mindi), Melissa(Brent), Allison, Matthew, Zoe, and Jacob and dear great grandmother. Visitation Wednesday from 4-9 P.M. Interment Private. Memorials may be made to American Parkinson's Assn. For additional info. please call the funeral home.
Fred Steigerwald
Oct 12, 2013
Fred Steigerwald, age 100, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth; loving father of Raymond (Theresa), Gerald (Judy) and the late Patricia (Robert) Miller; cherished grandfather of Michael (Angie), Steve (Teresa) Biron, Kristine (Steve) Ingman, Lynn (Harmon) Garwood, Robert (Kathy) Miller, Melissa (Steve) Poulos, Lisa (Nathan) Anzaldua, William (Kristine) Miller and Elizabeth Jones; dear great-grandfather of many; fond brother of 12...
Frank John Anthony Wirth
Oct 11, 2013
Frank J. Wirth, age 90. U.S. Army, World War II Veteran. Beloved husband of 64 years to Joanna (nee Tarczon); loving father of Frank (Linda) and Patricia; proud grandfather of Paul, Jennifer and Thomas; dear brother of Rose, Josephine, and the late Eva and the late John. Frank loved his grandchildren, fishing, and his house in Wisconsin. In lieu of...
Margaret A. Tossi
Oct 11, 2013
Margaret A. Tossi nee Scholl, 84 yrs., Oct. 11, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Francis J.; loving mother of Pamela Galas, Leah (Ray) Ciaccio, Angela (Gordon) Tieberg and Monica (Richard) Stanchiu; cherished grandmother of Jonathan, Christopher, Katie, Alison, Michael, Matthew, Gillian, Adam and Christine; dear great-grandma of Lauren. Funeral Tuesday, 915 am from Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857...
William "Bill" Nichols
Oct 9, 2013
Age 54. Died suddenly. Son of the late Bernard and Eleanor; beloved husband of 15 years to JoAnne; loving brother of Darlene and Robert; cherished stepfather of Jessica (Tod) Martinsen, Chris (Joanna) Vassilos; proud Grandpa Bill to Alyssa, Paul and Charlotte; dear uncle of Cathyrn, Kristin, Robert, Thomas and the late Patricia; great-uncle of Jordan, Isabella and Donovin. Visitation Sunday,...
James W. Cedarburg
Oct 7, 2013
of Chicago. Dear nephew of Gertrude Coakley-Rollinson and cousin to many. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Victory Church 5212 W. Agatite ave, Chicago, 60630. Interment All Saints Cemetery, DesPlaines. For info. 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com.
George S. Beatovic
Sep 30, 2013
Age 81, Army Veteran. Loyal and faithful husband of Elaine, nee Krzywicki; loving father of Mark, David (Bonita), Craig, Kevin (Angie), Deanna and Michele (Tony); devoted grandfather of eight: Felicia, Samantha & Anthony, Haley & Cooper, Sydney, Calvin & Savannah; proud great-grandfather of David John III; dearest brother of Pat and Beverly; godfather to Patrick; fond uncle and great-uncle of...
In Suk Kim
Sep 28, 2013
In Suk Kim nee Shin,age 81, beloved wife of Jong Yun; loving mother of Jeong Su (Sang), Kyeong Su and Eunice (Byung Kyun) Choi; cherished grandma of Adam, Jina and Sunny. She will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Friday, October 4, from 6 pm until time of service 7:30 pm at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857...
William F. Pestka
Sep 28, 2013
William F. Pestka, age 93. Proud Army Veteran WWII, graduate of DePaul University, resident of Resurrection Retirement Community. Loving brother of Dolores (the late John) Lamberty, the late Eleanor, John (Lola), Leona, Bernice (William) Eder, Cyril (Bette); cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, from 4 to 8 pm, at Kolbus – John V. May Funeral Home 6857...
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